Playtime for Restless Rascals

<p><strong>Celebrate Black joy family time imaginative play and lyrical storytelling in this must-have diverse picture book from Coretta Scott King Award winning author Nikki Grimes.</strong></p><p>Every day is full of possibility especially when play is your most important job. In Playtime for Restless Rascals a loving parent gently wakes their child and together they leap into a world of puddle dancing leaf jumping and big-sky dreaming. This rhythmic high-energy story turns the ordinary into a celebration of childhood magic.</p><p>Perfect for ages 3-7 this vibrant read-aloud favorite: </p><ul><li><strong>Affirms that play is a vital part of childhood </strong>building confidence and emotional connection</li><li><strong>Centers Black joy and everyday love </strong> a window into the love support and laughter shared between a parent and child</li><li><strong>Engages young readers with lyrical language</strong> and playful repetition perfect for story time</li><li><strong>Captivates with rich colorful illustrations</strong> that reflect the movement and wonder of a child's day</li></ul><p>For parents educators and gift-givers seeking children's books that celebrate family imagination and everyday childhood adventures this book delivers moments that make childhood unforgettable -- and love unmistakable.</p><p><strong>Praise for<em> Bedtime for Sweet Creatures: </em></strong></p><p>A patient mother with a healthy sense of whimsy helps prepare her headstrong toddler for bed. Zunon's art takes this book to the next level: Her portrayals of the animals mentioned in the text are colorful and full of intriguing patterns and shapes. An adventurous treat of a bedtime story.--<strong><em>Kirkus Reviews</em> STARRED REVIEW</strong></p><p>An adorable and imaginative bedtime story to add to collections for young children...children will engage with the pajama-clad tot's antics and be soothed by the book's positive tone. A fabulous interpretation of an everyday battle.<strong>--<em>Booklist</em> STARRED REVIEW</strong></p><p><strong>Praise for <em>Off to See the Sea</em></strong></p><p>Children will delight... This ebullient account of a common childhood experience bursts with love and universal appeal.--<strong><em>Booklist</em> STARRED REVIEW</strong></p>